Tenure-Track Geosciences Professor - Hydrology & Watershed

Colorado Mesa

Grand Junction (CO)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 68,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Geosciences with emphasis on Hydrology, Geomorphology, and Watershed Science. This tenure-track position starts August 2027, with a teaching load of 12 credit hours per fall and spring semester. The role includes research with undergraduates, advising, and service to the department.

The expected qualifications include a Ph.D. by summer 2027 and demonstrated expertise in water resources.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Geosciences or closely related discipline by summer 2027.
Demonstrated expertise in Water Resources science.
Proven teaching effectiveness and ability to create a positive learning environment.
Ability to supervise undergraduate research focused on western water resources with field-based methods.
Team-focused and collaborative with colleagues.
Interest in integrating field, lab, and computational approaches in curriculum.

Responsibilities

Teach geosciences courses and labs at introductory and upper-division levels.
Establish a research program involving undergraduate majors and minors in watershed science.
Lead or participate in the Geosciences Summer Field Camp and mapping projects.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
Contribute to ongoing assessment and improvement of the program and curriculum.
Engage in service to the university, department, and profession.